War Summary, Day 524: New hostage-ceasefire proposal only releases 5 living hostages, IDF hits terrorists planting roadside bombs, 90 tunnels found in Philadelphi Corridor, many crossing into Egypt, IDF doesn’t rule out tunnels not found and being used, Hamas can quickly rebuild some of the cross-border tunnels, Katz determined not to leave Philadelphi, 10 infiltrate from Jordanian border including minors, IAF strikes in Bekaa Valley, Lebanese Forces demand timetable for dismantling Hezbollah, airstrike in Damascus targets PIJ, and IDF delivers 10k aid packages to Syrian Druze.

This Purim, as we celebrate with joy, countless families in Eretz Yisroel are struggling just to get by. A fund directed by Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin, Chabad rov in Petach Tikva, will distribute your Matanos L’Evyonim directly to those in desperate need on Purim day.

Shneur Zalman, an 18-year-old from a Chabad-affiliated family in Rosh Ha’ayin, miraculously survived a shooting attack near the Ariel Industrial Zone on Wednesday. After being blinded with a laser and shot, he ditched his car and escaped by foot.

Would you like to take your family to spread the joy and Mitzvos of Purim to Jewish seniors? Would you rather hit the streets of NYC with Purim spirit or bring it to your coworkers? Or are you a High School, Sem, or Post Sem girls looking to do mivtzoim? Here are opportunities to spread the Purim joy.

Rabbi Gershon Avtzon was invited to give the opening prayer at the Governor of the state of Ohio’s “State of the State” address and used this special opportunity to speak about Purim, Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach, Moment of silence and preparing for Moshiach – all in under 3 minutes.

On a fast day, it is customary to give extra tzedaka, particularly the value of the meals you would have eaten. Donate here to Crown Heights families.

As pro-Hamas protests and antisemitic texts spread at Barnard College and Columbia University, Jewish students connect more deeply to the Purim’s theme of Jewish survival and the Jewish triumph over hatred.

Throughout the megilah, there are pesukim which are often read incorrectly or the trop is confused with another similar posuk. Here are the lists of proper reading according to Minhag Chabad. Check and see if you read it correctly!

As Purim approaches, JNet’s latest Torah Unboxed episode offers guidance to those looking to deepen their understanding of the Purim story through the study of Megilas Esther.

As Purim approaches, many will be purchasing or receiving alcoholic beverages, but often without considering the important Kashrus aspect. Rabbi Nissan Zibell, of “Kashrus: Be In The Know,” has compiled two easy-to-follow visual guides to help ensure your Purim is celebrated with joy — without compromising your kashrus standards.

Rabbi Eliezer Pupko was the rov in the Chabad city of Velizh when Jewish communists notified him that the Frierdiker Rebbe would soon be arrested. He immediately traveled to Leningrad, where he met the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe, who reminded him of their meeting years later.

The Shluchim Office invites all young Shluchim and Shluchos to join Purim International, a rally full of entertainment, prizes, and pessukim, free of charge.

This Purim will mark ten years since the sudden passing of Hatomim Uri Nissan Gurary AH of Antwerp, Belgium. Read about this special bochur and do a mitzva on his yahrtzeit in his memory.

In 5741, Purim fell out on a Friday, as it does this year. In a letter issued then by the Rebbe, he suggested to continue the Purim celebrations through Sunday, to join with the Yidden of Yerushalayim who keep a three-day-Purim.

Megillah readings will take place throughout Purim every hour on the hour at 770, Cong. Agudath Yisroel, and Anshei Lubavitch in Crown Heights.

War Summary, Day 523: Signs of life from hostage Avinatan Or, Hamas demands free electricity and water from Israel, Israel mulling return to war as reported deadline approaches, new IDF chief favours soldiers handling aid in Gaza to remove Hamas, Hamas sends child to approach IDF soldiers in no-go zone, teen injured by terror attack, IDF troops locate large cache of weapons near Jerusalem, Shin Bet thwarted nearly 200 terror attacks in the past month, Israel seeking normalization with Lebanon yet Lebanon denies, Israel issues threat to Iran, and IDF chases Syrian military away from Druze villages.

The Israeli Knesset has given preliminary approval to a bill, initiated by MK Amichai Eliyahu of the Otzma Yehudit party proposing the creation of a national heritage center dedicated to the Rebbe. “The Rebbe’s shluchim don’t ask whether you are religious, or if you align politically with the right or the left. They’re simply there for you,” Eliyahu said.  

An extensive seminar was held in Moscow honoring the legacy of the Rambam and the study cycle of daily Rambam instituted by the Rebbe. Hundreds joined for all-day sessions followed by a lavish dinner led by the Chief Rabbis of Israel and Russia.

The International Rambam Celebration Committee is excited to announce the winners of the three raffles for a dollar of the Rebbe. A recap video tells the story of this historic 44th Siyum Horambam.

Announcing the exciting new opening of Yeshivas Lubavitch Northwest Florida under the auspices of Chabad of the Panhandle, Rabbi Schneur Zalman Oirechman. Led by Rabbi Yoseph Wernick, the Mesivta will deliver a true Chassidishe chinuch in a beautiful rural setting.

Over 800 staff, parents, and supporters gathered to celebrate ‘A Beautiful Tomorrow’ at Miami’s Lubavitch Educational Center annual dinner. The highlight of the evening was two inspiring presentations featuring alumni remembering life-changing impact teachers had on them.

Hundreds of Anash gathered at Beis Chaya Mushka in Paris to prepare over 70,000 Mishloach Manos packages that will be distributed by shluchim and Anash across France as part of Mivtza Purim.

Rabbi Avraham Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din issued a letter urging the community to exercise caution when saying L’chaim on Purim, in accordance with the Rebbe’s well-known takana.

Purim is the perfect time to take your children on mivtzoim and bring joy to others. The “Lamternshtik” program has mapped out routes with 20 Jewish homes each, and pre-packed Mishloach Manos and Matonos Laevyonim, perfectly suited for family mivtzoim.

With Purim around the corner, the Oholei Torah Mothers Committee brought a special touch of creativity and excitement into the Cheder classrooms, engaging students in a meaningful yom tov craft.